I was thrilled to meet this fabulous woman on Saturday – busting myths and removing the stigma about Menopause – go Davina! I’m truly motivated in my plan to branch out in my business from personal training to offering menopause support to women. Some great relevant training under by belt now including exercise strategy, nutrition…
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We are in the grip of some truly fascinating and ground – breaking discoveries regarding nutrition and the link with overall health. This podcast from the brilliant team at ZOE throws the spotlight on how important it is for everyone to consider how trying to gain control of your blood sugar can have a massive…
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Right now as I’m typing this I’m trying not to nod off…Please don’t be offended! Menopause fatigue can be debilitating. Hormonal fluctuations in the lead up to and time around menopause can significantly affect energy levels in many respects. Tiredness may occur due to insomnia and disturbed sleep caused by night sweats, anxiety and restlessness.…
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The results of my blood test came back as negative for hormone levels indicating I was peri – menopausal despite having 28 of the 33 associated symptoms – see the list via the link below. A blood test result is not conclusive because a negative result can arise for a number of reasons, not least…
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The most frequent response I heard from people when I told them I was experiencing menopause symptoms at the age of 44 was ‘But your too young to be going through menopause!’. This is a misconception. Perimenopause is the transitional period leading up to menopause and can last from 2 to 12 years. Actual menopause…
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Many women may not be aware of the dangers associated with a with highly restricted, low calorie diets and intermittent fasting. My suspicions have been confirmed in my latest CPD module which emphasises how detrimental this approach can be particularly for women in run – up to or going through menopause (typically women from mid…
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It’s official, at 43 I’ve hit Perimenopause. Also coined as ‘The Sexy Menopause’ although so far – I’ve got to be honest – not finding anything sexy about it….How do I know? Achey joints, fatigue, mind fog, forgetfulness, hot flushes, disturbed sleep and night sweats, anxiety, anger and irritability (even worse than normal!). It’s the…
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Women’s menstrual cycles are very important not only in terms of impact on our mental health but also on energy levels throughout the month. Therefore it’s crucial to consider this in how we plan physical activities and what to expect during the four different stages of our cycle. We are likely to feel most energetic…
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One of my childhood favourites and truly comforting in bleak weather. As it’s packed full of immune system – boosting ingredients, you’ll be helping to keep Winter viruses at bay. Ingredients A bag of parsnips (about 7 x medium parsnips) 3 x medium carrots 1 onion 5 cloves of garlic An inch cube of fresh…
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Many of us are already aware of this analogy. On a plane this is to ensure you’re able to help others including your children in an emergency. It is well known that good health and fitness means we’re better prepared for what life throws our way, particularly when supporting a family. So why do we…
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